Use of lactoferrin for treatment of toxic effects of endotoxins

ABSTRACT

PCT No. PCT/DE91/00214 Sec. 371 Date Jan. 13, 1992 Sec. 102(e) Date Jan. 13, 1992 PCT Filed Mar. 13, 1991 PCT Pub. No. WO91/13629 PCT Pub. Date Sep. 19, 1991.Animal species are treated either intravenously or by tube directly to the gut with a solution containing a lactoferrin bound to a metal ion, the metal ion content being at least 0.1 mg per gram of lactoferrin. The dose is sufficient to inhibit endotoxins.



